All 5 recommendations
Est. prices as of Mar 1, 2026
#1 · Kirkland Signature · Best Value
Kirkland Organic Eggs (5 dozen)
$12.99
Half the price of grocery store organic, legitimately free-range
- âś“ 24-cent per egg vs. 50+ cents elsewhere
- âś“ Genuinely organic certification
- âś“ Fresh longer than competitors
- âś— Requires refrigerator space for bulk storage
#2 · Costco · Hidden Gem
Executive Membership Cash Back
$130/year
2% back on everything—the membership that pays dividends
- âś“ 2% rewards on all purchases above membership fee
- âś“ Gas discount stacks on top (usually 20-30 cents/gallon)
- âś“ Free household card included
- âś— Requires $130 upfront vs. $65 Gold
- âś— Rewards capped at $1,000/year (requires $50k spending)
#3 · Kirkland Signature · Crowd Favorite
Kirkland Vitamins & Supplements Variety
$18-28
Pharmacy-grade supplements at Trader Joe's prices
- âś“ Third-party tested, USP verified
- âś“ 90-180 day supplies vs. 30-day bottles elsewhere
- âś“ Returns accepted anytime, no questions
- âś— Limited to in-stock items; selection rotates seasonally
#4 · Costco Optical · Premium Pick
Costco Optical Glasses & Contacts
$60-150
Designer frames at 60% off mall prices, no insurance needed
- âś“ Frames 2-3x cheaper than LensCrafters or Warby Parker
- âś“ No membership required for optical
- âś“ Free adjustments and repairs
- âś— Selection smaller than full-service optometrists
- âś— Must get exam done at Costco location
#5 · Costco
Costco Gas Station
20-35¢ cheaper per gallon
The membership pays for itself in gas savings alone if you drive
- âś“ Consistently 20-35 cents cheaper than Shell/Chevron
- âś“ Top-tier detergents included
- âś“ 24/7 access with card
- âś— Lines on weekends can be brutal
- âś— Limited pump availability at busy locations
- âś— Gold members get smaller discount than Executive